Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency Program at The University of New Mexico offers a five-year training program with a primary focus on urology. The program includes a six-month rotation in General Surgery followed by 4.5 years in Urology, providing residents with a diverse clinical experience at various hospitals. Residents are trained by board-certified urologists in subspecialties such as pediatric urology, oncology, and minimally invasive surgery, aiming to prepare them for academic or private practice. The program emphasizes strong integrity and dedication from applicants and follows strict residency review guidelines for accreditation.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urology Residency Program at The University of New Mexico does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness in the text provided. However, it mentions the application process through ERAS, which is standard for international medical graduates, and the program accepts three residents per year, which may imply a degree of openness to IMG applicants since many programs do not specify limitations. The residency also does not explicitly mention visa sponsorship or IMG acceptance rates.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
The program is five years in length and accepts three residents per year.
Program Website
Address
915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Program Director
Frances Alba, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently enrolls three PGY-1 residents, as per the details mentioned in the text. Information regarding the educational background of these residents, specifically concerning their status as IMGs is not specified in the text.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The resident team, under the direction of the chief resident and attending staff, rounds on and cares for all inpatients and consults on the urology service. The program is five years in length, with a six-month rotation in General Surgery followed by 4.5 years in Urology. The curriculum includes didactic learning, basic science, clinical topics, and ample pre-operative, operative, and post-operative experience.
Application
Application deadline is Oct. 23. Interviews to begin in November. The UNM Interview dates will be Monday, November 11th, 2024, and Monday, November 25th, 2024. UNM open house will be virtual on August 27th at 5:00 PM MST.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through UNM Hospital, Children’s Hospital, VA Medical Center, Sandoval Regional Medical Center, and Presbyterian Hospital.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
Train with Board-Certified Urologists at New Mexico’s Best Academic Surgical Center. The Urology Residency Program at The University of New Mexico is unique for its diverse clinical experience and involvement in all aspects of patient care, as well as its fully accredited status by the ACGME.
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# of Years of Program
The Urology Residency Program lasts for five years, including a 4.5-year concentration in Urology.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers competitive salary and benefits, a scholarly environment with accessible library and online facilities, didactic curriculum, and sufficient breadth of clinical experience to prepare residents for board certification.
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